Compare Machines


	Breville	Lucca
MSRP
MSRP	$849.95	$2295
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	53 mm
Activation
Activation	LCD Screen	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibratory
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Pro pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.45L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.2L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	2.4 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Nickel Plated Brass
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	12 kg	28.1 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Pro is priced at $849.95 and is positioned as a beginner-friendly semi-automatic espresso machine. In contrast, the Lucca A53 Mini V2 commands a higher price of $2,295 and caters to intermediate users. Both machines are made from stainless steel, enhancing their durability and aesthetic appeal.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Barista Pro utilizes a Thermoblock heating element with a semi-saturated group type, and its heat-up time ranges between 5 to 15 minutes. The Lucca A53 Mini V2 employs a dual boiler system, also featuring a semi-saturated group type, and shares the same heat-up time of 5 to 15 minutes. However, the Lucca has a greater water reservoir capacity of 2.4 liters compared to the 1.9 liters in the Breville. Both machines activate via distinct methods—with the Breville using an LCD screen and the Lucca using buttons.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, the Breville Barista Pro offers an integrated grinder, PID control, pre-infusion, and a hot water tap, but lacks advanced gauges such as the boiler pressure gauge and steam pressure gauge. The Lucca A53 Mini V2 emphasizes more professional features with dual PID control, boiler pressure and steam pressure gauges, and the ability to concurrently brew and steam. However, it does not include an integrated grinder and lacks auto shutoff functionality. Thus, while both machines provide excellent brewing capabilities, they cater to different levels of espresso preparation expertise and offer varying feature sets.

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